Or should Stan start litigation proceedings?
Who has one of these???
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Steve Hubbell
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Stan Sakai
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Good. These are not authorized, and, beside violating my trademark, it also looks like they are violating my copyright by using my art on the Usagi face. I may have to sic the Dark Horse attorneys on them.Steve Hubbell wrote:I don't have one. They are "cute" but I don't think I really want one.
I don't mind personal art, but when it comes to a profit making scheme, as this one clearly states it is, I have to stop them.
It is kind of neat, though.
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Maka
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Thanks for clarifying that they are not authorized. I knew that but your comments made me remember how important it is for creators to protect their intellectual property/trademarks - it is your bread and butter. And if fans spend money on not authorized products, there is less money to spend on official products. And if there is less money to spend on official products, the incentive (profit) to create those products is decreased. Fans lose out.Stan Sakai wrote:Good. These are not authorized, and, beside violating my trademark, it also looks like they are violating my copyright by using my art on the Usagi face. I may have to sic the Dark Horse attorneys on them.Steve Hubbell wrote:I don't have one. They are "cute" but I don't think I really want one.
I don't mind personal art, but when it comes to a profit making scheme, as this one clearly states it is, I have to stop them.
It reminds me of the eBay situation a few years back. Certain sellers took advantage of your generosity to give free sketches. Some would even alter the gift by covering the personalized "To [name], best Stan" to increase the sale price. The result, you no longer offer free sketches at your signings. It's not the same thing but it shows the fans are hurt by something that "seems" harmless.
I like this and did want one, but I'm glad I didn't bid on it.
Peace, maka